The Stand (1994– )

After the world is devastated by a man-made plague, a battle of literally Biblical proportions ensues between the survivors.

Stars:

Gary Sinise, Molly Ringwald, Jamey Sheridan

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 7 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Gary Sinise	...	Stu Redman (4 episodes, 1994)
Molly Ringwald	...	Frannie Goldsmith (4 episodes, 1994)
Jamey Sheridan	...	Randall Flagg (4 episodes, 1994)
Ruby Dee	...	Mother Abigail Freemantle (4 episodes, 1994)
Miguel Ferrer	...	Lloyd Henreid (4 episodes, 1994)
Corin Nemec	...	Harold Lauder (4 episodes, 1994)
Matt Frewer	...	Trashcan Man (4 episodes, 1994)
Adam Storke	...	Larry Underwood (4 episodes, 1994)
Ray Walston	...	Glen Bateman (4 episodes, 1994)
Rob Lowe	...	Nick Andros (4 episodes, 1994)
Peter Van Norden	...	Ralph Brentner (4 episodes, 1994)
Bill Fagerbakke	...	Tom Cullen (4 episodes, 1994)
Laura San Giacomo	...	Nadine Cross (3 episodes, 1994)
Ossie Davis	...	Judge Richard Farris (3 episodes, 1994)
Rick Aviles	...	Rat Man (3 episodes, 1994)
Bridgit Ryan	...	Lucy Swann (3 episodes, 1994)
Kellie Overbey	...	Dayna Jurgens (3 episodes, 1994)
Chuck Adamson	...	Barry Dorgan (3 episodes, 1994)
Sam Anderson	...	Whitney Horgan (3 episodes, 1994)
Cynthia Garris	...	Susan Stern (3 episodes, 1994)
Billy L. Sullivan	...	Joe (3 episodes, 1994)
Shawnee Smith	...	Julie Lawry (2 episodes, 1994)
Warren Frost	...	George Richardson (2 episodes, 1994)
Tom Holland	...	Carl Hough (2 episodes, 1994)
Stephen King	...	Teddy Weizak (2 episodes, 1994)
Sarah Schaub	...	Gina McCone (2 episodes, 1994)
Bruce MacVittie	...	Ace-High (2 episodes, 1994)
Dan Martin	...	Rich Moffat (2 episodes, 1994)
Max Wright	...	Dr. Herbert Denninger (2 episodes, 1994)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	...	Monster Shouter (2 episodes, 1994)

Storyline

When a government-run lab accidentally lets loose a deadly virus, most of the population of the world is wiped-out. Survivors begin having dreams about two figures: a mystical old woman, or a foreboding, scary man. As the story tracks various people, we begin to realize that the two figures exemplify basic forces of good and evil, and the stage is set for a final confrontation between the representatives of each.

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Plot Keywords:

virus | plague | population | mute | old woman | 

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Taglines:

The end of the world is just the beginning.

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Horror

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 May 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Stephen King's The Stand

Filming Locations:

Boulder, Colorado, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$28,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Greengrass Productions, Laurel Entertainment Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

366 min 359 min (DVD) 60 min (6 episodes) 345 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Las Vegas casino/hotel where Randall Flagg and his minions stay is a redress of "Biff's" casino/hotel in the alternate 1985 time line from Back to the Future Part II.

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Goofs

When Harold and Nadine are traveling to Las Vegas, Nadine drives on the right side of the road. In the long shot, Nadine is on the left and Harold is on the right.

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Connections

References Kojak (1973)

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Soundtracks

"BOOGIE FEVER"
Performed by The Sylvers
Written by Freddie Perren (as Frederick J. Perren) and Kenneth St. Lewis
Polygram International, Inc. / Perren-Vibes Music, Inc.
Songs of Polygram International, Inc. / Bull Pen Music
Produced by Freddie Perren (as Frederick J. Perren)
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under License from Cema Special Markets

User Reviews

Get snowed in one weekend and have this film on hand.

If you are a King fan you will (no doubt) be aware that most of his works have been poorly re-produced in film and/or TV. This production is an outstanding exception. It is very faithful to the book in context and spirit ... well acted and directed.

As an aside from the movie…this story is, in my opinion, a major changing point in King's career. This story is more (or maybe as much) science fiction or fantasy than his more familiar horror style.

I am no fan of Molly Ringwald and this is her best performance of date (that I have seen). Rob Lowe (who I was also no great fan of) is brilliant and Gary Sinise as Stu was consistent and well cast.

Ruby Lee's part (probably one that would make or break the whole production) as Mother Abigail Freemantle was probably not given enough screen time but this is a HUGE book so you can't cover every moment.

Larua San Giacomo as Nadine Cross and Adam Stork as Larry Underwood were good overall but had moments of over acting….moments out of hours is not a big deal I guess! The only real disappointment was Corin Nemec as Harold Lauder. His performance was not that bad.. That was not the issue. The issue is he was all WRONG for the part. I can't think there are not fat ugly teenagers in Hollywood who could not have played this part. His "added on" acne and horn-rimmed glasses were WHOLY unconvincing. The pretty boy underneath the make up was glaringly obvious. Cast this part better and we move into 9+ ground.

This series is LONG … seeing it in one sitting (unless you are a mad-for-King fan) is probably not realistic. But if you get snowed in one weekend you will be glad you had this film on hand. The only fiction series of length I have seen that is better than this is Lonesome Dove….and that is a cast I would not want to battle for second!